Wearable Tech 7: Circuit Chic

Boxer shorts

Dubbed Population Control 2.0 by designer Emiko-o, these boxer shorts remind us about continual laptop use being linked to male infertility.

Vintage tie pin

Betsy Berberian uses circuit boards and brass to make vintage tie pins.

Battery powered dress

35 circuit boards create a wearable musical instrument which create sounds through copper plates on wearers fingers. Designer Nicky Assmann

Circuit board heels

By Steven Rodrig. I don't think I'd consider slipping my feet into these at all. Stylish but ouch.

Circuit board tie

Printed Circuit Board tie with pattern printed onto the tie fabric and flashing LED lights.

'Groovy Garbage' bracelet

Made from recycled circuit board, smoothed and given a matte varnish finish.

Data Sandals

Made from motherboards, ribbon wire and electronic components. A work of art rather than a must wear fashion item.

Geek earrings

Identity circuit boards, hard drive head propulsion armatures, circuit earrings designed for the hostile environment of outer space, or a circa 1950 missile guidance system.

Sneakers

Weighing 15lbs, you probably won't be doing much sneaking around in these shoes. Made by junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw out of computers and typewriters.

Clock

From salvaged parts of a Mac.  Other recycled Mac items include jewellery and accessories.

Digital Hat

Velvet, leather and cotton with circuit board pattern and electronics. Hand sewn